2005 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · CE05 VDN
2005 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/05/2005. Recorded mileage 98,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
CE05 VDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 98,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CE05 VDN Mileage History
- 12/10/202184,104 mi
- 20/10/202184,105 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/202291,608 mi+7,503 mi
- 26/10/202291,608 mi
- 25/10/202398,921 mi+7,313 mi
Average of roughly 7,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE05 VDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda 3 (CE05 VDN) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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